Timberwolves roster analysis: Anthony Edwards’ leadership, new additions and more
2 months ago

Timberwolves roster analysis: Anthony Edwards’ leadership, new additions and more

New York Times  

Tickets are selling like they have never sold before in Minnesota Timberwolves history. Randle only played in one preseason game, so there is work to be done to build the chemistry that was so palpable on last season’s squad. When the Timberwolves first made the trade with the Knicks, there was excitement surrounding DiVincenzo’s 3-point accuracy and volume that he took in New York last season. Throughout training camp and the preseason, Finch has lauded DiVincenzo’s creation, so much so that it appears he has slotted into that role behind Conley as the season is about to start. He averaged 24.2 minutes per game last season and it wouldn’t be a shock to see that up toward 30, especially early in the season while Randle works his way back after a long layoff.

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Hawks take on the Timberwolves on 3-game slide
1 day, 12 hours ago

Hawks take on the Timberwolves on 3-game slide

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Atlanta Hawks Atlanta; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta enters the matchup against Minnesota after losing three games in a row. The Hawks’ 12.3 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.2 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow. Rudy Gobert is scoring 10.6 points per game and averaging …

Timberwolves Pull Off Thrilling Thriller, Overcome Nuggets in 119-116
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Timberwolves Pull Off Thrilling Thriller, Overcome Nuggets in 119-116

Associated Press  

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 119-116 in a thrilling thriller. Edwards scored 29 points, including a go-ahead basket with 25.7 seconds left, and Gobert contributed 17 points and 14 rebounds. The Timberwolves recovered from a 25-3 deficit in the fourth quarter and held on for the victory.

Timberwolves Dominate Raptors in Thrilling Game
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Timberwolves Dominate Raptors in Thrilling Game

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Toronto Raptors 112-101 on Saturday night. Julius Randle had a double-double with 24 points and 9 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards also scored 24 points. The Timberwolves dominated the paint and outscored the Raptors 56-42 in the second half. The Raptors struggled to find their rhythm offensively, missing eight of their first nine shots in the …

Timberwolves Seek Quick Pivot from Towns Trade to Maintain Last Season's NBA Conference Finals Momentum
2 months, 1 week ago

Timberwolves Seek Quick Pivot from Towns Trade to Maintain Last Season's NBA Conference Finals Momentum

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Timberwolves have made a significant move by trading F Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for F Julius Randle and G Donte DiVincenzo. This trade is designed to keep the window open for championship contention around Anthony Edwards, who is entering his prime years. The Timberwolves are also adding defensive reinforcements in Randle and DiVincenzo, who are …

How Donte DiVincenzo’s toughness is making a strong first impression with Timberwolves
2 months, 1 week ago

How Donte DiVincenzo’s toughness is making a strong first impression with Timberwolves

New York Times  

NEW YORK — Everyone was on their best behavior leading up to a preseason game between the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves, which just so happened to be played just over two weeks after the two teams agreed to a blockbuster trade on the eve of training camp. “Can’t finish, right?” DiVincenzo insisted this was a playful interaction with …

Josh Minott shines in Timberwolves’ preseason opener, validating his approach to the game
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Josh Minott shines in Timberwolves’ preseason opener, validating his approach to the game

New York Times  

In the weeks leading up to the Minnesota Timberwolves training camp, rave reviews started coming in for Josh Minott. “I’m actually getting better at the game of basketball by not caring so much in terms of stressing,” Minott said at media day last week. “In my 21 years on this planet — about to be 22 — this is probably …

Why Timberwolves decided now was the right time to trade Karl-Anthony Towns
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Timberwolves decided now was the right time to trade Karl-Anthony Towns

New York Times  

When Karl-Anthony Towns put his post on “X” at 9:08 p.m. Friday, it was clear that something was up. Shortly before the tweet was published, Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly had arrived at Towns’ home in the Minneapolis suburbs to inform the four-time All-Star that he was being traded to the New York Knicks in a whopper of …

KAT, Timberwolves have arrived! No more pretending, no more being the laughingstock
7 months ago

KAT, Timberwolves have arrived! No more pretending, no more being the laughingstock

New York Times  

DENVER — As he stood in triumph, having just put the finishing touches on one of the greatest comebacks in NBA playoff history, Karl-Anthony Towns gazed into the Ball Arena seats, which were filled with so many Minnesota Timberwolves fans. “I’ve been here nine years, talked about wanting to win and do something special here for the organization,” Towns said. …

Denver, Minnesota set for game 7 matchup
7 months ago

Denver, Minnesota set for game 7 matchup

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Series tied 3-3 BOTTOM LINE: The Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves face off in game seven of the Western Conference second round. Minnesota ranks third in the Western Conference with 34.2 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 9.2. The Timberwolves average 12.6 …

Minnesota takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Denver
7 months, 1 week ago

Minnesota takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Denver

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Minneapolis; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Timberwolves -2.5; over/under is 204 WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Timberwolves lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Timberwolves average 12.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 more …

Timberwolves’ Mike Conley talks Anthony Edwards, aging in NBA and his ‘match made in heaven’
7 months, 1 week ago

Timberwolves’ Mike Conley talks Anthony Edwards, aging in NBA and his ‘match made in heaven’

New York Times  

DENVER — Mike Conley doesn’t look old. Since getting traded from Utah to Minnesota in a three-team deal in February 2023, when Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly sent D’Angelo Russell to the Los Angeles Lakers and reunited Conley with his old Jazz teammate Rudy Gobert, Conley has brought the kind of productivity and professionalism that has come to …

Edwards, Towns lead Wolves’ 106-80 blitz of Murray, Jokic for 2-0 series lead over champion Nuggets
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Edwards, Towns lead Wolves’ 106-80 blitz of Murray, Jokic for 2-0 series lead over champion Nuggets

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, overpowered the Denver Nuggets on Monday night in a stunningly efficient 106-80 thrashing of the reigning but reeling NBA champions. “We’ve had some really good defensive efforts this year,” Wolves coach Chris Finch said after his team took a surprising 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. “That …

Edwards and the Timberwolves visit Phoenix with 2-0 series lead
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Edwards and the Timberwolves visit Phoenix with 2-0 series lead

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Suns -4; over/under is 206.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Timberwolves lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference first round with a 2-0 lead in the series. Minnesota ranks seventh in the Western Conference scoring 50.8 points per game …

Conley, Edwards lead surging Timberwolves past Nuggets 111-98 and into 1st-place tie in West
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Conley, Edwards lead surging Timberwolves past Nuggets 111-98 and into 1st-place tie in West

Associated Press  

DENVER — This is why Glen Taylor doesn’t want to let go of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards scored 25 points and Mike Conley added 23 in Minnesota’s 111-98 rout of Denver on Friday night that sent the Timberwolves into a first-place tie in the Western Conference — and the defending NBA champion Nuggets into third place. “There’s a lot …

Timberwolves top Cavaliers 104-91 behind Conley’s 21 points and fan favorite Reid’s 18
9 months ago

Timberwolves top Cavaliers 104-91 behind Conley’s 21 points and fan favorite Reid’s 18

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Mike Conley scored 21 points and fan favorite Naz Reid added 18 points on his beach towel giveaway night, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-91 on Friday. Anthony Edwards had 16 points and 13 rebounds, Rudy Gobert grabbed 15 rebounds and Jaden McDaniels added 15 points, three steals and two blocks for the Timberwolves, who …

Minnesota visits Cleveland after Edwards’ 44-point showing
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Minnesota visits Cleveland after Edwards’ 44-point showing

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Timberwolves -1; over/under is 209 BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota visits the Cleveland Cavaliers after Anthony Edwards scored 44 points in the Timberwolves’ 113-111 victory against the Indiana Pacers. Gobert is scoring 13.9 points per game and averaging 12.8 rebounds for the Timberwolves. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 5-5, …

Towns, Edwards help Timberwolves rally in second half for 121-100 victory over Clippers
10 months, 1 week ago

Towns, Edwards help Timberwolves rally in second half for 121-100 victory over Clippers

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 24 points, Anthony Edwards added 23 and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the second half for a 121-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night in a matchup of two of the top teams in the Western Conference. They recognize that and set the tone at the start of the second …

Towns leads Timberwolves in 121-87 win over Mavs team missing Doncic and Irving
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Towns leads Timberwolves in 121-87 win over Mavs team missing Doncic and Irving

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Karl-Anthony Towns had 29 points and nine rebounds for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 121-87 victory over the depleted Dallas Mavericks, who played Wednesday night without stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. “That’s what’s really good about this year.” Doncic and Irving both sat for the third game this season, and the Mavericks have lost all three. With …

Timberwolves respond after Chris Finch’s strong rebuke after loss to Hornets
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Timberwolves respond after Chris Finch’s strong rebuke after loss to Hornets

New York Times  

WASHINGTON — The steam was still coming out of Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch’s ears when he took his seat for the postgame news conference following Monday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets at home. The words “disgusting” and “immature” following a game in which Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise-record 62 points catapulted Finch’s remarks from the local level to national, …

How Karl-Anthony Towns looms large in Timberwolves’ hopes for a deep playoff run
11 months, 1 week ago

How Karl-Anthony Towns looms large in Timberwolves’ hopes for a deep playoff run

New York Times  

The receiving line for Karl-Anthony Towns was a long one. “He’s been great about it, and I know it’s at times been frustrating, but he’s learning a little bit more every day and we’re learning a little bit more every day how we can still use him to the full effect.” Gradually, Towns has found his way to a new …

What have we learned from the Timberwolves’ NBA-leading 16-4 start?
1 year ago

What have we learned from the Timberwolves’ NBA-leading 16-4 start?

New York Times  

With each passing day, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ rise in the Western Conference grows more and more eye-opening. Anthony Edwards has leaped, Karl-Anthony Towns has bounced back from last season’s injury-plagued season and Gobert has been dominant after a subpar first season in Minnesota. “I think I’m the best Rudy I’ve ever been, and I think there’s still a lot of …

Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert is latest to make load management a thing of the past
1 year ago

Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert is latest to make load management a thing of the past

New York Times  

A few hours before the Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, Rudy Gobert was added to the injury report and listed as questionable with a sore left hip. It would have been easy for Gobert to say, “Hey, it’s just an early December game against the Hornets. “If you’re always resting guys, then you don’t have the …

Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards are finding their way in Timberwolves offense
1 year, 1 month ago

Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards are finding their way in Timberwolves offense

New York Times  

For most of their basketball lives, offense has been the easy part for Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards. “I think there’s more things we could do better, but it’s good to know we’re at a point right now five games in and we have something flowing,” Towns said. I be worried so much about scoring and how many points I …

Timberwolves, Jaden McDaniels agree to 5-year, $136M extension: What it signals for team’s future
1 year, 2 months ago

Timberwolves, Jaden McDaniels agree to 5-year, $136M extension: What it signals for team’s future

New York Times  

The Minnesota Timberwolves and forward Jaden McDaniels have agreed to a five-year, $136 million contract extension, McDaniels’ agents Nima Namakian and Bill Duffy told The Athletic on Monday. Here’s what you need to know: In agreeing to the significant rookie extension, Minnesota commits to being a luxury tax team along with guard Anthony Edwards and centers Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony …

Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert cap undefeated Timberwolves preseason in style
1 year, 2 months ago

Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert cap undefeated Timberwolves preseason in style

New York Times  

Try not to let the dunk distract you, as hard as that may be. “I’ve got to get a connection with pick-and-rolls and just throwing lobs to him,” Edwards said at media day last month. “But I think after that we’re going to take off.” Never in his basketball life had Edwards played with a lob threat like Gobert. When …

Anthony Edwards, the Wolves, a $260 million deal and the responsibility that comes with it
1 year, 5 months ago

Anthony Edwards, the Wolves, a $260 million deal and the responsibility that comes with it

New York Times  

This will not be easy for Anthony Edwards, the task of spearheading the Minnesota Timberwolves’ rise from second-class citizens to a team to be reckoned with in the Western Conference. “Can’t be a young star and keep getting sent home,” Edwards lamented during the playoff series loss to Denver. Jaden McDaniels, Edwards’ classmate, emerged last season as one of the …

Timberwolves’ path forward centers around Anthony Edwards
1 year, 7 months ago

Timberwolves’ path forward centers around Anthony Edwards

New York Times  

When the Minnesota Timberwolves convened at training camp to begin the 2022-23 season, they staked their claim on a unique and polarizing identity. “I think pretty much every decision we’re going to make moving forward is going to be with Ant paramount,” he said. “We’re tasked with developing, I think, the best 21-year-old in the world who’s a … great, …

Anthony Edwards is experiencing the playoff pain that every star needs to endure
1 year, 8 months ago

Anthony Edwards is experiencing the playoff pain that every star needs to endure

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — In a quiet Timberwolves locker room, Anthony Edwards sat at his locker, his back to the room and overheard Jaylen Nowell lamenting another difficult playoff defeat and the 3-0 hole in which they find themselves. KC3 with 13 going into the second half while knocking down 3 deep buckets 🪣 pic.twitter.com/wCvwbeuVz4 — Denver Nuggets April 22, 2023 These …

Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels are Timberwolves’ future and present
1 year, 10 months ago

Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels are Timberwolves’ future and present

New York Times  

There has been so much discussion over the last week surrounding the arrival of Mike Conley and what he can do for Rudy Gobert, how the reunion represents the Timberwolves’ best chance to realize the expectations they set for themselves when they paid the price they did to bring Gobert to Minnesota. It was Anthony Edwards who looked Irving in …

NBA: Timberwolves extend surge, hand Grizzlies their fifth straight loss
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Timberwolves extend surge, hand Grizzlies their fifth straight loss

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards collected 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists to propel the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 111-100 victory over the reeling Memphis Grizzlies on Friday in Minneapolis. D’Angelo Russell recorded 19 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals for the Timberwolves, who have won 10 of their last 14 games to move one game above.500 on the season. …

The Timberwolves need Karl-Anthony Towns AND Anthony Edwards, not one or the other
3 years, 1 month ago

The Timberwolves need Karl-Anthony Towns AND Anthony Edwards, not one or the other

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — As losses piled up and Anthony Edwards started to make his move, a predictable rumbling was detectable among the angst-ridden Timberwolves fan base. The losing skid reached four games — then five, then six in a row — and you could see the look in Towns’ eyes and the frustration in Wolves Land on social media. In …

Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns give a glimpse of what is possible for Timberwolves
3 years, 9 months ago

Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns give a glimpse of what is possible for Timberwolves

New York Times  

An important conversation occurred in the hours leading up to the Timberwolves’ game against Phoenix on Thursday night, one between the brand new head coach and the longtime face of the franchise. FORTY PIECE FOR THE ROOKIE pic.twitter.com/yWffAn0RzG — Minnesota Timberwolves March 19, 2021 “We’re starting to figure out what each other likes,” Edwards said. “Every single day he’s just …

How Anthony Edwards became the player the Timberwolves couldn’t pass up
4 years, 1 month ago

How Anthony Edwards became the player the Timberwolves couldn’t pass up

New York Times  

After months of staring at video cut-ups, making phone call after phone call and gritting their teeth through impersonal Zoom meetings, Gersson Rosas, Ryan Saunders and a contingent of Timberwolves decision-makers hit the road for a sprawling, eight-day, cross-country road trip to get some elusive face-to-face interaction with some of the top prospects in the NBA Draft. “If you want …

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